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Interim Group Financial Accountant - 6 Months FTC
£65K - £70k plus benefits and hybrid working
Hertfordshire
JSS is pleased to be partnering with a leading employer of choice based in Hertfordshire. We are currently recruiting for an Interim Group Financial Accountant, a key role within the finance team. This position will be responsible for supporting the production of statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS, month-end reporting, handling VAT returns, and responding to external audit queries.
The Role:
The Interim Group Financial Accountant role based in Hertfordshire will be responsible for the following.
- Maintain a strong and current understanding of IFRS including IFRS16.
- Ensure all financial accounting information is accurate, compliant with relevant standards, and delivered within agreed deadlines.
- Prepare statutory accounts under IFRS, including maintenance of the fixed asset register.
- Prepare the monthly board pack with accurate financial insights.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors during half-year and year-end audits, as well as throughout the year.
- Collaborate closely with the management accounts team to ensure accurate and timely month-end reporting.
- Support month-end close activities by preparing analysis and participating in P&L review meetings.
- Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations on a quarterly basis.
- Partner with business leaders to enforce financial controls across the organisation.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of corporation tax and VAT regulations.
- Collaborate with external advisors to prepare corporation tax computations and ensure timely submission of annual tax returns.
- Produce accurate corporate tax provisions and deferred tax calculations for reporting purposes.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with all reporting and payment deadlines.
Profile:
We are looking for an ACA or ACCA qualified candidate with the following experience and skillset
- At least 5 years PQE, ideally from a similar Group Financial Accountant Role
- Understanding of a multi-site, international business
- Proven financial accounting skills.
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong excel skills
On Offer:
This Group Financial Accountant role offers a salary of circa £65k - £70k, benefits and hybrid working.
